India Reopens Dhaka Visa Centre
Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Dec 17, 2025 · Last updated Dec 18, 2025
The diplomatic dispute between India and Bangladesh, marked by anti-India protests and the closure of Indian visa centers, creates uncertainty for cross-border travel and business, potentially impacting tourism and trade. The deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh could deter foreign investment and affect regional stability, with implications for companies operating in or with exposure to the region.
India has reopened its visa application center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, after a temporary closure due to security concerns stemming from anti-India protests. However, two other Indian visa centers in Khulna and Rajshahi remain closed due to ongoing demonstrations. The India — Ministry of External Affairs summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, to express strong concerns about the deteriorating security environment and extremist elements targeting Indian missions. Protests, organized by groups like July Oikyo and July 36 Mancha, demand the return of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, who were sentenced to death for crimes against humanity and are currently in India. India has rejected false narratives about recent events in Bangladesh and emphasized its commitment to peace and stability in Bangladesh. The situation highlights strained India–Bangladesh relations since the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina-led government in August 2024.
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